EU Batteries Regulation: battery passport: History

The EU Batteries Regulation gives the battery passport a defined start date. From 18 February 2027, it covers electric-vehicle batteries, light-means-of-transport batteries and industrial batteries above 2 kWh placed on the EU market or put into service. For a production company evaluating battery-powered equipment, classification comes before procurement language: a supplier's passport claim needs checking against the relevant battery category. The Commission's August 2026 guidance distinguishes required data from conditional or later requirements; it adds no legal duties. The useful handoff connects the purchased battery to its responsible operator and supporting evidence. The law also assigns responsibility for keeping that information accurate.